WELCOME TO THE PTA MEETING 09/10/2009

INTRODUCTION My name is Christine and I am: Homeroom to class 204. Math and Science teacher to class 203. Science Teacher to class C, D1, and D2

I come from United States. Specifically the State of California. My goal is for the children to enjoy speaking English, build vocabulary, and enjoy reading as a doorway to learn and a new world of imagination.

GOALS FOR THIS YEAR! Reading Class: Fluency Fluency Fluency, Fluency Vocabulary Gain confidence in writing. And ENJOY READING!

GOALS FOR THIS YEAR! Science Class: Vocabulary Learning to learn by : By asking questions Problem solving Discovering new things

GOALS FOR THIS YEAR! Math Class: Vocabulary Learning to learn by : READING! Problem solving by knowing what words will give you information.

Classroom rules: 1. Be ready and on time. 2. Follow directions. 3. Speak at the right time in the right way. 4. Respect others things.

The importance of Asking Questions and Participating Discussions Asking questions helps in critical thinking. Participating discussions helps to reinforce English communication skills. It helps students to understand vocabulary in subjects It prepares them to learn how to work together.

Review at home Reviewing at home does not have to be a hard task. This can be things that you do regularly. Have your child read to a little sister or brother.

Walking and sharing about the school day and what they learned. A game. Be specific when you ask questions. They will give specific answers. Use simple English at home. Also check out the 204 website for any review Powerpoint presentations.

Completing assignments and homework Homework supervision does not mean giving answers to your children. Please lead them to the answer. Teach them how to problems solve just as we teach them here to problem solve. Ask questions. “What word or part do you not understand?” This teaches them not to think “I can’t do it.” It instead focuses them to think how can I solve this problem which is a great skill for future and builds confidence.

What I think is important for students to do to succeed?

If a student: Good Attitude. “I can do it.” “OK, I did it wrong, I want to try again and see what I need to change to do it right.” “I can’t do it” attitude or “I don’t care” attitude must be changed so that eager learning can take place. No copying homework… unless teacher says its ok. Copying homework actually disrespects the child themselves and their peers. And sometimes can take away from the learning process. Then I think he or she will succeed at the school and not just the school but also succeed individually.

How can parents help the teacher? Parents communicating with the teacher in the ESL communication book. Especially signing the books to know that you have taken look at what we have done. Parents should check homework and try helping them everyday. Parents should remind students about the classroom rules and school rules and also always always listen to the teacher.

Resources Parents please use resources that I have provided into the homeroom websites. Powerpoint Presentations Educational videos from educational websites. (Bill Nye the Science Guy, Sesame Street) Please have your children go through the Power Point Presentations at least once a week.

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